Mom Group Chat

In today’s episode Candace and Whitney are joined by Kate Foster, Co-founder and CEO of The Outset. You have most likely heard Candace RAVE about this incredible gentle skincare line that Kate co-founded with actress Scarlett Johansson. Kate joins the moms to talk simplifying your skincare, juggling mom life with running a company, and managing beauty standards with our daughters.Follow The Outset on Instagram: @‌theoutsetShop The Outset Shop The Outset Mother’s Day BundleJoin the official Mom Group Chat Facebook group: Mom Group Chat | FacebookKeep up with the Moms and join the conversation on our socials:Instagram: @‌momgroupchatTikTok: @‌momgroupchatQuestions/comments/need to vent? Email us at [email protected]

Who knew that when we would become parents we would use the word milestones so much! In today’s episode, Candace and Whitney talk through the absolute mind boggling journey of making sure that your child hits developmental milestones. Plus, they discuss just how comparing your child’s developmental journey can quite literally suck the joy out of everything.Join the official Mom Group Chat Facebook group: Mom Group Chat | FacebookKeep up with the Moms and join the conversation on our socials:Instagram: @‌momgroupchatTikTok: @‌momgroupchatQuestions/comments/need to vent? Email us at [email protected]

You asked and we delivered. This week the moms answer an array of questions submitted by listeners! This fun grab bag of prompts runs the gamit from how many kids we want to future plans for the podcast.Join the official Mom Group Chat Facebook group: Mom Group Chat | FacebookKeep up with the Moms and join the conversation on our socials:Instagram: @‌momgroupchatTikTok: @‌momgroupchatQuestions/comments/need to vent? Email us at [email protected]

Grab a coffee or a glass of wine and join our bestie catch up with Whitney and Candace. Not only are they giving some general updates on their kids and lives…they are venting all about how much of a mind f*ck postpartum body image is. Their bodies look different, they have nothing to wear, and husbands just DON’T UNDERSTAND. If you feel strong and confident one minute and the very next feel like you don’t recognize yourself in the mirror, this episode is for you.Join the official Mom Group Chat Facebook group: Mom Group Chat | FacebookKeep up with the Moms and join the conversation on our socials:Instagram: @‌momgroupchatTikTok: @‌momgroupchatQuestions/comments/need to vent? Email us at [email protected]

In today’s episode, the moms interview Dr. Steven Goudy, the pediatric ENT behind the beloved product The Nozebot.You will hear all about how Dr. Goudy founded Dr. Noze Best to provide wellness solutions for children and peace of mind for their parents. Learn about some of the most common (and anxiety inducing) issues that he sees in his line of work. From RSV to ear infections to foreign objects in your nose…we discuss how to navigate sickness and advocate for your child through these tough times.You can shop Dr. Nozebot at the following retailers:Website - Dr Noze BestAmazon - Dr NozeBotTarget - Dr NozeBotFollow Dr. Goudy and Dr. Nozebest:InstagramDr Noze Best TikTokDr Noze Best FacebookDr Noze Best YoutubeJoin the official Mom Group Chat Facebook group: Mom Group Chat | FacebookKeep up with the Moms and join the conversation on our socials:Instagram: @‌momgroupchatTikTok: @‌momgroupchatQuestions/comments/need to vent? Email us at [email protected]

Ever feel like you would lose your head if it wasn’t attached to your body?  You’re probably suffering from “MOM BRAIN” and we’re here to tell you: It’s not as awful as it feels sometimes. Candace and Whitney share some of their personal experiences with “mom brain” that will make you feel less alone.Plus, Whitney and Candace share some hilarious stories from college spring break that we can’t stop giggling about.Join the official Mom Group Chat Facebook group: Mom Group Chat | FacebookKeep up with the Moms and join the conversation on our socials:Instagram: @‌momgroupchatTikTok: @‌momgroupchatQuestions/comments/need to vent? Email us at [email protected]

Hobbies? WHAT HOBBIES? Today the moms discuss how difficult it is to have true hobbies as a mom. Candace and Whitney share their hobbies both before and after children. They discuss the identity shifts you experience entering motherhood and how losing your hobbies is a big part of that. Plus, why are dad’s not only allowed to have hobbies but expected to have hobbies? (Where my golf wives at?!)Also, Candace gives an in-depth update on her breastfeeding journey.Join the official Mom Group Chat Facebook group: Mom Group Chat | FacebookKeep up with the Moms and join the conversation on our socials:Instagram: @‌momgroupchatTikTok: @‌momgroupchatQuestions/comments/need to vent? Email us at [email protected]

Olivia Ivey-Davis is back and answering all of your questions. In this Q&A episode, the woman behind SkinnyHangover and Mini Musts spills the tea on all sorts of topics. From how many more kids she wants, influencer “icks”, and how to keep things spicy while trying to conceive, she graciously answers even the juiciest questions.Follow Olivia: @‌skinnyhangover @‌minimustsJoin the official Mom Group Chat Facebook group: Mom Group Chat | FacebookKeep up with the Moms and join the conversation on our socials:Instagram: @‌momgroupchatTikTok: @‌momgroupchatQuestions/comments/need to vent? Email us at [email protected]

In today’s episode, Whitney sits down to chat with Olivia Ivey-Davis, the woman behind SkinnyHangover and Mini Musts. Olivia discuses how she started sharing her life online and how it has evolved over the years. She talks all things “mom life” including body image after babies, how to make healthier lifestyle decisions, and letting go of the idea of balancing it all.She is a friend of the pod for good reason, she is a mom who above all keeps it real.Follow Olivia: @skinnyhangover @minimustsJoin the official Mom Group Chat Facebook group: Mom Group Chat | FacebookKeep up with the Moms and join the conversation on our socials:Instagram: @‌momgroupchatTikTok: @‌momgroupchatQuestions/comments/need to vent? Email us at [email protected]

Have we entered the terrible twos?! Sometimes it feels like it. In this week’s episode, the moms vent about how absolutely psychotic toddlers can be sometimes. Who knew accidentally giving your child the red cup instead of the blue cup could ruin your morning?Join the official Mom Group Chat Facebook group: Mom Group Chat | FacebookKeep up with the Moms and join the conversation on our socials:Instagram: @‌momgroupchatTikTok: @‌momgroupchatQuestions/comments/need to vent? Email us at [email protected]

Baby Evelyn is here! This week, the moms celebrate the arrival of Candace’s second baby, Evelyn Shannon by hearing all about her birth story and how the first few days as a family of four have been going in the Donnelly household.Join the official Mom Group Chat Facebook group: Mom Group Chat | FacebookKeep up with the Moms and join the conversation on our socials:Instagram: @‌momgroupchatTikTok: @‌momgroupchatQuestions/comments/need to vent? Email us at [email protected]

When we started this show we have always said: “No one knows better than other moms” and in today’s episode, Candace and Whitney are sharing everything they have learned as they become second time moms. They talk about what they would do differently, how they feel more confident, and share some products that have made mom life exponentially easier.Keep up with the Moms and join the conversation on our socials:Instagram: @‌momgroupchatTikTok: @‌momgroupchatJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1598328807327281/?mibextid=c7yyfPQuestions/comments/need to vent? Email us at [email protected]

In today’s episode, the moms are talking all about parental leave…or honestly the lack there of here in the US. They recap the Kyte Baby SCANDAL and spill all the tea about just how behind the US is when it comes to parental leave. Candace goes into detail about how prepping for this maternity leave as an entrepreneur has been difficult. This topic is something that stresses a lot of moms and we want you to know you’re not alone.  For more information and ways to advocate for better parental leave please visit: https://paidleaveforall.org/Keep up with the Moms and join the conversation on our socials:Instagram: @‌momgroupchatTikTok: @‌momgroupchatJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1598328807327281/?mibextid=c7yyfPQuestions/comments/need to vent? Email us at [email protected]

This episode was prerecorded before Shannon’s passing. Shannon had so much to offer the world and this community and although it’s heartbreaking to hear her talk about the future, we also want as much of her insight, humor, wit, and love to be out in the world as possible. After talking with her family, we made the decision to release these episodes. We hope that this episode makes you smile, laugh, and remember just how incredible Shannon was. We love her and miss her so much everyday.In today’s episode, the moms do a deep dive into the complicated process of hiring childcare. Shannon and Whitney share their experiences of hiring childcare and nannies, while Candace offers her insight as a former full time nanny. If hiring childcare is something on your to-do list, this episode is for you.Keep up with the Moms and join the conversation on our socials:Instagram: @‌momgroupchatTikTok: @‌momgroupchatJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1598328807327281/?mibextid=c7yyfPQuestions/comments/need to vent? Email us at [email protected]

This episode was prerecorded before Shannon’s passing. Shannon had so much to offer the world and this community and although it’s heartbreaking to hear her talk about the future, we also want as much of her insight, humor, wit, and love to be out in the world as possible. After talking with her family, we made the decision to release these episodes. We hope that this episode makes you smile, laugh, and remember just how incredible Shannon was. We love her and miss her so much everyday.In today’s episode, Shannon and Candace discuss the wild and unsolicited opinions you get while both pregnant and in motherhood. Whether about how your body looks, how your parenting, or how your toddler is behaving…one thing is for certain: everyone should just keep their mouths shut.Shannon and Candace also talk AT LENGTH about their take on Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift. Spoiler alert: WE SHIP.Keep up with the Moms and join the conversation on our socials:Instagram: @‌momgroupchatTikTok: @‌momgroupchatQuestions/comments/need to vent? Email us at [email protected]

Whitney and Candace are back in this bittersweet episode of the Mom Group Chat podcast as they still process the loss of their best friend and co-host Shannon Finn.They discuss how difficult the past 2 months have been, how they plan to move forward with the show, and give a full recap of their lives since they last took the mic. They thank the Mom Group Chat community for all of their support, love, and kind words during this tough time.Keep up with the Moms and join the conversation on our socials:Instagram: @‌momgroupchatTikTok: @‌momgroupchatQuestions/comments/need to vent? Email us at [email protected]

On this episode we welcome the ULTIMATE COOL MOM, Aisha Hatter to the Mom Group Chat. Shannon, Aisha, and Candace went to high school together so she is a friend of the pod, fellow Tampa native, and mom to almost 2 year old Violet Jett. (I mean, as if we needed to provide any proof of how cool she is that baby name is all the proof you need).Aisha started building a following online sharing her fabulous single girl life in NYC and is known for her honesty, authenticity, and humor. And all of those things have continued to shine through her content as she transitioned into life as a single mom unexpectedly. Aisha offers such a refreshing outlook on motherhood and specifically single motherhood. We talk about embracing life’s curveballs, manifesting the life you want, maintaining a sense of self in motherhood, and dating as a single mom.Join the official Mom Group Chat Facebook group and be a part of our November Nesting Challenge: Mom Group Chat | FacebookKeep up with the Moms and join the conversation on our socials:Instagram: @‌momgroupchatTikTok: @‌momgroupchatQuestions/comments/need to vent? Email us at [email protected]

This week, the moms discuss the never-ending to-do list and mental load of managing the dang house. They sing their own praises (and yours) because without moms, sh*t would fall apart. Moms are the sweaty staff at the bottom of the Titanic in the boileroom that nobody sees, working their tails off making the ship go while everyone else enjoys their transatlantic cruise (minus the tragic sinking, duh).After the vent sesh, the moms talk about their best practices for maintaining any semblance of sanity in the chaos, and how to communicate with their partners to run the household as a team. If you’re listening to this episode while vacuuming, folding laundry, or cleaning a kitchen… we see you, we love you, and we salute you.Join the official Mom Group Chat Facebook group and be a part of our November Nesting Challenge: Mom Group Chat | FacebookKeep up with the Moms and join the conversation on our socials:Instagram: @‌momgroupchatTikTok: @‌momgroupchatQuestions/comments/need to vent? Email us at [email protected]

What is Perinatal Depression? It’s depression that occurs in women during pregnancy through the first twelve months of the postpartum period and it affects 1 in 7 women. Mallory Haney is a cognitive behavioral therapist focused on perinatal anxiety and depression. She joins the mom group chat this week to share her expertise. Their conversation ranges from how to differentiate depression from the “baby blues”, what symptoms look like, and the stigma that still surrounds perinatal depression and how that makes it so isolating. They also cover how to find help and support, and what treatment can look like.Even though this is a heavier topic for the pod, this episode feels like a warm hug. At the time of recording, Shannon, Whitney, and Candace were all pregnant, so you better believe they were all ears and eager to learn from Mallory. The conversation gets very raw and personal in a way we hope resonates with others who may be experiencing hard times in the pregnancy or postpartum period. Please enjoy this conversation with Mallory Haney.Resources for perinatal depression from Postpartum Support International can be found at:postpartum.netJoin the official Mom Group Chat Facebook group: Mom Group Chat | FacebookKeep up with the Moms and join the conversation on our socials:Instagram: @‌momgroupchatTikTok: @‌momgroupchatQuestions/comments/need to vent? Email us at [email protected]

What is better than catching up with your best friend?! NOTHING. In this week’s episode, join Candace and Shannon as they catch up on everything going on their lives while Whitney is on maternity leave. Candace recaps her beach vacation and Shannon even comes clean about some things she said on previous podcast episodes. Plus, the moms give you a quick update about how Whitney and baby Margot are doing which causes both Shannon and Candace to panic about incoming baby #2.Join the official Mom Group Chat Facebook group: Mom Group Chat | FacebookKeep up with the Moms and join the conversation on our socials:Instagram: @‌momgroupchatTikTok: @‌momgroupchatQuestions/comments/need to vent? Email us at [email protected]

It’s October and that means that it is officially Spooky Season! Pumpkins, spices, hayrides, halloween, chilly mornings, sweater weather, IT'S HAPPENING! The moms agree that Fall is extra fun with littles and spend this week’s episode getting excited about all things autumnal. Grab a PSL, light your favorite seasonal candle, cozy up to this fun episode and get pumped for Fall.Join the official Mom Group Chat Facebook group: Mom Group Chat | FacebookKeep up with the Moms and join the conversation on our socials:Instagram: @‌momgroupchatTikTok: @‌momgroupchatQuestions/comments/need to vent? Email us at [email protected]

This week we welcome Rachel Johnson to the Mom Group Chat. Rachel is a mom and three, and founder of ah.mi health club, and a full time founding partner at her law firm, J&O Law.We talk about creating the life you want while balancing all things family, career, and passions. Her passion has come to life in the form of ah.mi, which is a super positive, community focused health and wellness brand designed to make healthy living doable and sustainable. Imagine joining a group chat of motivated, accountable, like minded women who help you stay focused and excited about your goals. That’s ah.mi.This conversation with Rachel will get you excited about your goals whether they be personal, career oriented, or wellness focused. Rachel is so down to earth, funny, and while she’s a wellness company founder, we discuss our love for Outback, Chick-fil-a, and bagels in this episode. She’s a real one for that.Join the official Mom Group Chat Facebook group: Mom Group Chat | FacebookKeep up with the Moms and join the conversation on our socials:Instagram: @‌momgroupchatTikTok: @‌momgroupchatJoin and ah.mi October 30 day small group challenge! Questions/comments/need to vent? Email us at [email protected]

Is there a feeling more unanimous among mothers than guilt? What is up with that?! Mom guilt is frequent topic on the pod, and this week the moms take a deep dive on how they experience mom guilt in their own lives. They discuss how pervasive it is, how it derails our joy as mothers, the specific millenial experience of mom guilt, and how they try to overcome that pesky voice saying “you’re not enough!” Spoiler alert - you’re doing a great job!!Join the official Mom Group Chat Facebook group: Mom Group Chat | FacebookKeep up with the Moms and join the conversation on our socials:Instagram: @‌momgroupchatTikTok: @‌momgroupchatQuestions/comments/need to vent? Email us at [email protected]

Baby Margot is here! This week, the moms celebrate the arrival of Whitney’s second baby, Margot by hearing all about her birth story and how the first few days as a family of four have been going in the Williams household.Join the official Mom Group Chat Facebook group: Mom Group Chat | FacebookKeep up with the Moms and join the conversation on our socials:Instagram: @‌momgroupchatTikTok: @‌momgroupchatQuestions/comments/need to vent? Email us at [email protected]

This week we welcome certified feeding therapist and speech pathologist Beth Ann Ingrassia to the mom group chat!As a practicing speech language pathologist, Beth Ann was lightly exposed to the skills of infant and toddler feeding in some of her cases and training. Once becoming a mother herself and feeling the overwhelm of transition to solids, she threw herself into learning all she could about baby lead weaning through the solid starts methodology She quickly became her social circle’s “go-to” resource for feeding and weaning advice, which lead her to become a certified feeding therapist in the state of New York and begin coaching families through their feeding journeys.There are so many nuggets and ah-ha moments in this chat with Beth Ann. Whether your are in the newborn phase and anxious for  weaning or in the throws of it with a picky toddler, this episode is sure to be helpful as well as relatable. Please enjoy our conversation with Beth Ann Ingrassia.Beth Ann’s Instagram - @‌verbalist.slpVerbalist SLP website Join the official Mom Group Chat Facebook group: Mom Group Chat | FacebookKeep up with the Moms and join the conversation on our socials:Instagram: @‌momgroupchatTikTok: @‌momgroupchatQuestions/comments/need to vent? Email us at [email protected]

Nesting! Love it or hate it, it’s a necessary and often manic part of preparing for baby. This week, Whitney shares how she has been getting ready for baby Margot’s arrival. The moms talk nursery prep and decor, staying organized, hospital bags, and the difference between prepping for baby one vs. baby two.Join the official Mom Group Chat Facebook group: Mom Group Chat | FacebookKeep up with the Moms and join the conversation on our socials:Instagram: @‌momgroupchatTikTok: @‌momgroupchatQuestions/comments/need to vent? Email us at [email protected]

Prioritizing friendships is a topic that comes up alot for mothers and this week the moms discuss specifically their friendships with people who don’t have kids. They speak about the challenges and the beauty of having friends in different life stages and how these friends can be the best at making you feel connected to your pre-mom life. They cover the importance of staying connected to people who make you feel good, taking girls trips, and the power of honest communiciation.Join the official Mom Group Chat Facebook group: Mom Group Chat | FacebookKeep up with the Moms and join the conversation on our socials:Instagram: @‌momgroupchatTikTok: @‌momgroupchatQuestions/comments/need to vent? Email us at [email protected]

In motherhood, it’s easy to fall into the rut of complaining. This week the moms take a step back and share their thoughts on what makes having babies and toddlers such a magical and rewarding time of life. Think of this episode as a gratitude journal in the format of a podcast. This is a glass half full type episode, and a few happy tears are shed. We hope you get the warm and fuzzies after listening and thinking about your own gorgeous babies and families!Join the official Mom Group Chat Facebook group: Mom Group Chat | FacebookKeep up with the Moms and join the conversation on our socials:Instagram: @‌momgroupchatTikTok: @‌momgroupchatQuestions/comments/need to vent? Email us at [email protected]

Pregnancy Pact complete! There must be something in the water because this week the moms share the exciting news that Candace is pregnant with her second! The moms discuss the differences between their first and second pregnancies, gender disappointment, and ways to spark joy during pregnancy. So grab your fave mocktail and join the moms for the pregnancy pact round 2!Join the official Mom Group Chat Facebook group: Mom Group Chat | FacebookKeep up with the Moms and join the conversation on our socials:Instagram: @‌momgroupchatTikTok: @‌momgroupchatQuestions/comments/need to vent? Email us at [email protected]

This week we welcome Julia Stern to the mom group chat. Julia is a functional strength coach, pre/postnatal certified trainer, and former professional dancer who has taught for some of the hottest fitness brands including Rumble Boxing and Obe fitness. After having her baby girl in 2020 amidst the pandemic, she’s shifted her focus and platform to prenatal and postnatal healing and mental health. We discuss identity and career dynamics as a mother, post partum anxiety, and self care. Most excitingly we discuss Julia’s newest project to help women show up for themselves on a daily basis. It’s such a fun honest, and relatable conversation please enjoy our chat with Julia Stern.Julia’s Instagram  Show Up with Julia Stern Sign up for Julia’s NewsletterJoin the official Mom Group Chat Facebook group: Mom Group Chat | FacebookKeep up with the Moms and join the conversation on our socials:Instagram: @‌momgroupchatTikTok: @‌momgroupchatQuestions/comments/need to vent? Email us at [email protected]

Today is an exciting day because one of the moms has a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT 🎉 Tune in to hear the good news and all of the life updates surrounding the exciting news.Shannon and Candace also discuss their undying love for Taylor Swift and recap their experiences at The Eras Tour. PLUS, the moms announce that the Mom Group Chat Facebook Group is now live!Although today’s episode is a happy announcement, one of the moms also opens up about her experience with pregnancy loss and the anxiety that can come from dealing with loss. We have always wanted to keep these conversations authentic and honest to our experiences and we know so many of you have experienced similar difficult situations. If you find this subject triggering, you may want to stop the episode around the 23 minute mark. Either way, we’re here for you and we love you.Join the official Mom Group Chat Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1598328807327281/Keep up with the Moms and join the conversation on our socials:Instagram: @‌momgroupchatTikTok: @‌momgroupchatQuestions/comments/need to vent? Email us at [email protected]

Why doesn’t anyone tell you feeding your child is 80% of parenting? Or that your toddler is going to throw most of what you prepare on the ground? Or that the transition to solids can feel as overwhelming as giving birth itself? In this week's episode the moms lament the trials and tribulations of feeding the babes.Keep up with the Moms and join the conversation on our socials:Instagram: @‌momgroupchatTikTok: @‌momgroupchatQuestions/comments/need to vent? Email us at [email protected] description for this one!

This week the moms share their birth stories. They hit the highs and lows of the day (or days!) they had their babies. They also cover how they prepared for birth, and what they did and didn’t use in their hospital bags.Keep up with the Moms and join the conversation on our socials:Instagram: @‌momgroupchatTikTok: @‌momgroupchatQuestions/comments/need to vent? Email us at [email protected]

Cue Sound of Music… These are a few of our favorite things. Join the moms as they share some of their top tested and approved parenting gadgets and resources. Categories include must have items for baby, mom and feeding. The moms also share their fave books, mom-fluencers, and splurge and save items.Keep up with the Moms and join the conversation on our socials:Instagram: @‌momgroupchatTikTok: @‌momgroupchatQuestions/comments/need to vent? Email us at [email protected]

Part two of of answering listener questions with the moms! Listen up for shoutouts to our favorite mom accounts to follow, how to not hate your husband after having a newborn (lol), and all things ovulation testing. Also some hot takes on the bama rush doc from our resident bama alum, Candace and Whitney.Keep up with the Moms and join the conversation on our socials:Instagram: @‌momgroupchatTikTok: @‌momgroupchatQuestions/comments/need to vent? Email us at [email protected]

You asked and we delivered. This week the moms answer an array of questions submitted by listeners! This fun grab bag of prompts runs the gamit from favorite places to shop to how to make friends as an adult. Giggles ensue.Keep up with the Moms and join the conversation on our socials:Instagram: @‌momgroupchatTikTok: @‌momgroupchatQuestions/comments/need to vent? Email us at [email protected]

It’s summertime which for many families means travel! This week the moms talk about traveling with babies and toddlers. They reminisce on the care free days of pre-baby travel, and share their best tips and tricks for traveling with tots. Whether your passport is dusty, or you’re a globetrotting mama, this episode is for you!Keep up with the Moms and join the conversation on our socials:Instagram: @‌momgroupchatTikTok: @‌momgroupchatQuestions/comments/need to vent? Email us at [email protected]

The postpartum period is filled with a whirlwind of emotions and changes, and many moms wonder if they will ever feel like themselves again. Is that even possible?!In this week’s episode of Mom Group Chat, we discuss the trenches of postpartum life and will give you some actionable things that genuinely made us feel better. Because sometimes hearing “oh it gets better” just isn’t enough.Plus, Whitney opens up about her journey with postpartum anxiety and discusses how the sleep deprivation and fear of the unknown turned her world upside down.Keep up with the Moms and join the conversation on our socials:Instagram: @‌momgroupchatTikTok: @‌momgroupchatQuestions/comments/need to vent? Email us at [email protected]

On this weeks episode of Mom Group Chat, the moms dive into the topic of alcohol. They discuss how their relationship with alcohol has changed since becoming a mom, how hard hangover parenting is, and how much can you ACTUALLY drink and then still breastfeed your baby?! Plus, Shannon and Candace take a trip down memory lane to recap Shannon’s 30th birthday trip to Vegas that almost sent them into a sober lifestyleKeep up with the Moms and join the conversation on our socials:Instagram: @‌momgroupchatTikTok: @‌momgroupchatQuestions/comments/need to vent? Email us at [email protected]

Happy belated Mother’s Day moms! The moms gather up in this bonus episode to review their Mother’s Days.Keep up with the Moms and join the conversation on our socials:Instagram: @‌momgroupchatTikTok: @‌momgroupchatQuestions/comments/need to vent? Email us at [email protected]

You know them, love them, and go to at least one a weekend… kid’s birthday parties. Candace dives into the planning of Alice’s upcoming first birthday party.  The moms discuss party pressure and the keeping up with the Joneses of it all. Is that dad hot, or just safety checking the bounce house? Is making people watch kids open gifts a form of torture? They cover the good, the bad, and the ugly of kid’s birthday parties.Keep up with the Moms and join the conversation on our socials:Instagram: @‌momgroupchatTikTok: @‌momgroupchatQuestions/comments/need to vent? Email us at [email protected]

In part three of our three part “Meet the Moms Deep Dive” and we meet Shannon! Shannon took a pause in her career after having her son to be at home. She discusses how she struggled with finding identity as a full time parent, how she feels the term “stay at home mom” is outdated, and how societal expectations for women can make it hard to choose being at home. She talks about the importance of communication with your partner, and how she feels more herself than ever during this time in life.Mentioned Links: @‌motheruntitled Keep up with the Moms and join the conversation on our socials:Instagram: @‌momgroupchatTikTok: @‌momgroupchat Questions/comments/need to vent? Email us at [email protected]

In part two of our three part “Meet the Moms Deep Dive” we meet Whitney! Whitney works in corporate marketing. She talks about how she decided to take a step back and go part time as a new mom, the struggles of finding childcare, and how work has changed since our early twenties. She shares advice for how corporate moms can communicate their needs, the power of vulnerability, and the pros and cons of daycare.Keep up with the Moms and join the conversation on our socials:Instagram: @‌momgroupchatTikTok: @‌momgroupchatQuestions/comments/need to vent? Email us at [email protected]

In part one of our three part “Meet the Moms Deep Dive” we meet Candace! Candace is a full time business owner in the marketing and social media world. She discusses how she created her own maternity leave, how she deals with being a workaholic capricorn and a mother, and refutes the idea that moms can “do it all”. She also talks about the difference between urgent and important which becomes a light bulb moment for the moms.Mentioned Links:Jess Massey - Productivity CourseKeep up with the Moms and join the conversation on our socials:Instagram: @‌momgroupchatTikTok: @‌momgroupchatQuestions/comments/need to vent? Email us at [email protected]

Welcome to the Mom Group Chat! Candace, Shannon and Whitney discuss the importance of community and connection for new mothers, and how their own text group chat inspired the idea for this show. They share what you can expect from the podcast in the future, and thier hopes and dreams for the ultimate “Mom Group Chat” community. It’s only a cult if you want it to be!Keep up with the Moms and join the conversation on our socials:Instagram: @‌momgroupchatTikTok: @‌momgroupchatQuestions/comments/need to vent? Email us at [email protected]

Mom Group Chat is a podcast for moms who are not perfect, but trying their best. We’re three best friends who have spent the past two years blowing up each other's phones for honest conversation around how our lives took a full 180 in the blink of an eye. We’re tired, we’re covered in yogurt, we’re obsessed with our baby’s chubby cheeks, we’re happiest alone in the car, and we’re trying to make sense of it all in our group chat.Join us as we take the conversation from the phone to the mic and dive into topics like mom guilt, family dynamics, pregnancy and fertility, healthy coping mechanisms🧘🏻‍♀️  not so healthy coping mechanisms 🍷, female friendships 💞, trying to find one *single* pair of jeans that work for your postpartum body, and so much more.We’ll have guests, experts, and hear from our community because it takes a village, ya’ll. Bring your sense of humor because if you’re not laughing through motherhood, you’re probably crying. The only people that understand what it’s really like to be a mom, are other moms. So, hand the kids to dad for a few and welcome to our Mom Group Chat.